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- Page 1 Phoenix 50 Installation & Operator’s Manual P/N 016-0171-211 Rev A 06/15 Copyright 2009...
- Page 2 GPS satellites, the OmniSTAR correction service or the WAAS correction service. Raven Industries accepts no responsibility for the use of the signal for other than the stated purpose. Raven Industries shall not be responsible or liable for incidental or consequential damages or a loss of anticipated benefits or profits, work stoppage or loss or impairment of data arising out of the use, or inability to use, the SmarTrax or any of its components.
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Page 3: Gps Receiver
Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven Phoenix 50 GPS Receiver. This compact, all in one unit, will provide you with the ability to log data and provide speed to your Raven controller. Setup is fast and easy and can have you in the field within a half hour, in most cases. This manual will assist you in installing your Phoenix 50 GPS receiver. - Page 4 When this happens, a new version of firmware is created. A request can be made for this firmware from Raven. It will be neces- sary to connect the receiver to a PC and run the included programming software to update the unit.
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Page 5: Radar Out
To use this feature, a special cable from Raven will be needed. It should be noted that the GPS can only determine speed when it is navigating. If a tree line blocks too many satellites or if for some other reason the receiver is unable to navigate, then the RADAR output could become invalid. - Page 6 It is very likely it will only be necessary to connect the interface cables to the device. The Phoenix 50 is config- ured, by default, to work with most systems without any adjustments.
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Page 7: Gps Antenna
WAAS status information is available on the Internet at http://www.nstb.tc.faa.gov/RT_WaasSatelliteStatus.htm http://www.omnistar.com/space/index.html Serial Coms – Using RFP Sim software, check for proper communication settings baud rate, and COM port number. Make sure the cable used, if not provided by Raven, is wired correctly. See section titled “serial Interface.”... -
Page 8: Receiver Specifications
-40°C to +85°C Voltage 9-16 VDC Storage Humid. 100% Condensing CONFIGURATION Serial Interface The Phoenix 50 GPS receiver has two bi-directional RS232 serial ports available on an 8-pin Con-X- All male connector. 8-Pin Con-X-All Pin Number Signal Name RADAR 12 VDC... -
Page 9: Global Positioning System (Gps)
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) GPS is a satellite-based global navigation system created and operated by the United States Department of Defense (DOD). Originally intended solely to enhance military defense capabilities, GPS capabilities have expanded to provide highly accurate position and timing information for many civilian applications. An in-depth study of GPS is required to fully understand it, but not to see how it works or appreciate what it can do for you. -
Page 10: Differential Gps (Dgps)
DGPS corrections NMEA MESSAGES The Phoenix 50 receiver can be used to communicate with other electronic devices including Raven’s Envizio. A communication protocol (set of rules) known as the NMEA 0183 standard has been established by the National Marine Electronics Association. The NMEA 0183 standard contains numerous message formats such as the ones described below which the Phoenix 50 receiver uses to communicate with other devices. -
Page 11: Sample Gga Message Structure
SAMPLE GGA MESSAGE STRUCTURE The following example of the GGA message shows the format typical of NMEA messages. $GPGGA,171741,3019.3909,N,09741.8629,W,2,08,00.9,+00180,M,x.x,M,003,0800*78 Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 Type of Message Field 6 Field 7 Message Source (GPS) Field 8 Field 9 Message Flag Field 10... - Page 12 Protocol”. These commands are compliant with NMEA 0183. A complete listing and description of each command may be obtained from http://www.ravenprecision.com. The following is a list of commands/queries that may be supported in the Phoenix 50. Receiver Command Receiver Query...
- Page 15 How Can I Get Service? Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven Dealer. If your Dealer agrees with the warranty claim, the Dealer will send the part and proof of purchase to their distributor or to Raven Industries for final approval.
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